Xi tells Hong Kong’s leaders to control COVID as infections spiral
HONG KONG — China's President Xi Jinping has told Hong Kong's leaders that their "overriding mission" was to stabilize and control a worsening COVID-19 outbreak,...
‘Sinigang Gang’: Fil-Am H.E.R. uses PH-related hashtag to promote collab song with Saweetie
"Sinigang Gang!" Filipino-American singer-songwriter H.E.R. tweeted this through a hashtag to promote her new single with fellow half-Filipino rapper Saweetie to their fans. H.E.R., whose real...
PSA: App for HIV testing, health care services can now be accessed amid COVID-19...
A US-funded project to end HIV launched a digital platform that offers easier access to HIV testing and other health care services amid the...
Comelec urged to look into dismantling of tarps in private properties
Supporters of a presidential candidate are calling on the Commission on Elections to spare campaign materials posted in private properties. On Wednesday, several news outlets...
Spotted: ‘Trese’ appears on American daily’s crossword puzzle
The name of fictional detective Alexandra Trese from the Filipino comic book series reportedly appeared on a crossword puzzle published by an American daily. On...
‘Let Leni and all women’: Why Cher landed on Twitter Philippines’ trending list
The name of an American legendary pop singer topped Twitter Philippines' trending list on Wednesday afternoon after she tweeted about a 2022 presidential candidate. Cher...
BBC footage in Quiboloy’s SMNI debate trailer used without permission
A correspondent from BBC News claimed that their footage from Scarborough Shoal appeared in a trailer played by SMNI, a network owned by church...
Short AstraZeneca shelf life complicates COVID vaccine rollout to world’s poorest
Millions of doses wasted after expiry
Over 250 mln doses left plants too close to expiry
Tens of millions rebuffed, a quarter of...
Marcos changes position on SALN disclosure anew
A presidential aspirant backtracked his earlier statement about releasing his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) to the public once elected. Ferdinand Marcos...
BTS to hit the stage in South Korea for first time since COVID began
SEOUL — South Korean boy band BTS are to put on their first shows for their home fans since the coronavirus pandemic began, with three concerts in...
Campaign team member with ‘Never again’ statement shirt poses with prexy bet
A picture of a campaign team member with a 2022 presidential aspirant taken before a debate gained the online community's attention after a statement...
Archbishop calls for ‘reparation for truth, integrity and wisdom’ ahead of May polls
Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan has called on the faithful to offer reparation for ‘our personal and national sins’ ahead of the May 9...
First woman reported cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
CHICAGO — A U.S. patient with leukemia has become the first woman and the third person to date to be cured of HIV after receiving...
Family of woman killed on ‘Rust’ set sues Alec Baldwin, others
LOS ANGELES — The family of a woman killed during filming of the Western "Rust" filed a wrongful death lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin and...
Career platform lists top 4 countries for overseas Filipino healthcare workers
The still raging COVID-19 pandemic underscored the need for more health professionals in the Philippines and in other parts of the world. This bolstered several...